THE CHIPMUNKS SEQUEL

ALVIN & CHIPMUNKS 1 20079:33 PM 6/14/2013

Setting is on a jungle somewhere with 3 Chipmunks storing food on a Pine Tree hole for the winter singing the song "BAD DAY".They were Alvin the troublemaker,Simon the geek & Theodore the fat and adorable.To their surprise,the tree was cut down and was delivered to Jette Recording Studio as the company's Christmas tree that year.The Chipmunks had no idea until they were carried over to the city.

Meanwhile,Dave just woke up late for his appointment with Ian Hawke,from Jette's recording company.His song audition was once again rejected as it was considered plain and outdated.The office was really funny and weird because after Dave was rejected the people also didn't entertain him anymore.Like when he entered,he was offered everything he needed from refreshments to fruit but after the audition,seems that word spread fast because no one is willing to help or entertain him.In his frustration,Dave grabbed the fruit basket and run.Unaware,the chipmunks hid there so I guess it is where everything started.Dave went home heart broken and disappointed so he ended throwing all his musical instruments outside the rain.

Dave was surprised meeting the talking,singing & intelligent chipmunks.He threw them out at first as he was broke and has no idea what to do with them but when he heard them singing "ONLY YOU" under the rain, Dave was very impressed that he took them so they can sing his songs.Well,at first it was really a huge disaster because they were messy and Alvin was really a huge trouble maker.

Dave: Are you always like this?Simon: We are kids DaveDAve: Then where are your parents?Simon: Chipmunks parents leave us after one week

DAve found out Simon needed eye glass when he missed catching the toasted bread because he can't see where it landed.He composed hula hoops as their first song.He went to auditon to Ian but the chipmunks wasn't able to sing due to stage fright.So he didn't get it again.

He was late for work because of them.He was supposed to deliver an important project proposal but got fired instead because the chipmunks messed up with his presentation and his house was in complete disaster when he got home.He was so infuriated.One of the funniest scene was when Simon ate Theodore's poop just to save him from Dave.Just to prove it's not poop,he has to swallow it and he pretended to eat just to cover up his lie.He was scolding them when Alvin accidentally hit the phone and heard a call from CLaire reminding him of their 7pm dinner.He suddenly come to his senses as his house is in total mess and he don't have any food.Simon promised him that they will take care of the cleaning.The chipmunks can actually clean too!So cute and imprssive!

He's got into lots of trouble because of the Chipmunks.He was fired because he was late and the project was messed and Claire left him when he said his life was messed by talking chipmunks and so Claire walked out in disgust.Alvin tried to interfere that night trying to help but he made it all worse.He planed on getting rid of them for good but he can't do it.He was surprised when he went looking for them the following day,they are not in his house anymore.They went to see Ian Hawke and auditioned live to him including the video.Ian welcomed them to Jette recording and they got the job offer!They were a great team.ALvin the troublemaker.Simon the intelligent and Theodore the sweet one.

For Christmas,Alvin wrapped Dave's wallet as his Christmas gift.It was so hilarious.Simon gave him a drawing of a compass and Theodore draw them as one family and it is where he cleared to them that they are not family but just friends.Ian came with surprise gifts for the boys.He was trying to spoil them so they will continue working for him.Their first major concert song was Witch Doctor.After the concert,Claire approached them and told him how great they are like a family.

Alvin: Oh no,don't talk about family thing in front of Dave

Theodore: HE don't want a family

Claire: Don't take it personally guys.Some people don't appreciate what they got..looks at Dave and leave..

And Dave was taken a back.Ian went to talk to Dave about more projects but Dave shook it off.Ian went and thrash talk Dave trying to convince the Chipmunks that Dave don't care about them.Ian talked the kids out by spoiling them with what they want.Food,games and money.During the confrontation night,the boys seemed to favor Ian so Dave got mad and walked out.And so Ian took care of them by giving all they wanted without restrictions and with no rules.Ian don't have any idea how the boys can be so troublesome.They were a huge success and went working so hard on five straight days tour under Ian's care.

I guess with real life artist or celebs,their lives sometimes depends on who manages them and the intention in managing them.I mean if they care enough for the person or just money.Ian have them overworked and really so tired and abused.Ian had done everything he could to put away Dave from coming near the boys.Theodore tried doing the stuff he does to Ian like sleeping with Dave when he had nightmares but Ian tossed him away.Dave watched on TV how the Chipmunks were overworked and too tired and he went to their concert in Los Angeles to confront Ian.

On their concert in NY Dave went to fetch them but Ian did his best to keep Dave away but Claire helped him enter.The chipmunks realized how much they missed Dave.Ian tried to escape to Paris with the chipmunks but they managed to escape first without him realizing when he picked the empty cage and Dave once again took them home.ANd for the first time,DAve called them his boys and that they are family.And there's an additional bonus,Claire gave him a surprise visit and as usual,Alvin created a mess and it ended with DAve's favorite ; "AAAAALLLLVIIIIINNNN".

CHIPMUNKS 2 THE SQUEAKQUEL

Opened with one of their major concerts in LA.DAve was kinda sick so he hired Toby,a computer games addict with low self esteem.He and his grandma were supposed to look after them but since her grandma fell on the steps,she was also hospitalized so the responsibility was all to him.Theodore still was having nightmares.The first time he wanted to sleep with Toby,he scared him.

The boys started attending school in East Westman and they were the new star favorite of the girls in School.The guys hated them because they are the center of attention so the guys did something thay get them in trouble for fighting.They were supposed to be suspended but instead of suspending them,the principal asked them to represent the school in a singing competition to help save the Music.Turns out the principal is a huge fan but don't want other's to know.

And came the three chippettes who travelled all along to LA to follow their dreams.They reached LA through fedex shipment and good thing they were not suffocated!They went in search of Ian so they can meet the Chipmunks.Ian offered to manage them.The chippettes were the exact counterpart of the chipmunks.

Since Toby was an irresponsible guy.Simon took the responsibility to take care of the two including cleaning Toby's mess.The guys tried to hurt the Chipmunks but they managed to fight them.

Alvin: You takin' to me?oh,I'm the only one here so maybe you're takin' to me!

Alvin the funny and the messy!

Alvin was asked to join the football team after they saw him catch the ball thrown at him.Alvin enjoyed the attention hanging with the guys and Simon still acted as the big and father to both of them.Ian got the Chippettes in School to fight the chipmunks in the performance.They feel competitive towards each other at first but eventually,work together.Well,what can I say.Love is stronger!

Turns out Toby was in love with Julia, the music teacher and the woman he admired for a very long time but didn't have the confidence to even come close her.Theodore still love watching the animal planet.For the first time,Alvin and Simon fought.Theodore can't sleep well because he usually sleeps with Dave.Ian was harsh with the girls.He was determined to fight the chipmunks thus making Brittany thought of what Alvin told her.

Alvin just became a new member of the football team and Simon was played on as the new litter guy manager with Alvin's knowledge but didn't tell him that they are just playing him so they ended fighting again.Theodore on the other hand was disappointed and sad because of Alvin's broken promises and that he don't spend much time with him anymore. Eleanor went to cheer him up.

Meanwhile Alvin was an instant celebrity because of that last score he brought home for the team.They went celebrating causing him to miss the sing off competition between the Chipmunks and Chippettes.And Dave has no idea what's going on.He is still in the hospital.Brittany was Ian's favorite while the two became her back up.As for the chipmunks,Alvin was the most popular.On their sing off night,Alvin didn't make it so Simon and Theo just explained and went home.They didn't perform because Alvin wasn't there.They didn't get the spot.The principal was very disappointed as well as Theo and Simon.The following day,there was a note...

Theodore's note: I ran away from home,don't look for me at the zoo because I'm not there

A funny note from Theo.He went to the zoo and Theo went straight to the eagles cage.He was always afraid of eagles but look where he ended.Alvin,Theo and Toby went to rescue him.

Alvin to Eagle: Come here buddy,I know why you like Theodore but here I am "A" stands for apetizer but if there's someone who deserves to be eaten,it is me because I'm a jerk lately..

and the two forgave him with Theo as the mediator of course.

Sweet of him.On the other hand,Ian became a beast.Brittany don't want to sing without the two and Ian threatened them.Brittany rang Alvin for help.

I'm surprised Charice had a short appearance on the singing competition singing "NO One" while waiting for the grand performance.I didn't know she was part of this movie.

For the second time,Ian was left behind because of how greedy and abusive he was.Alvin came to rescue the Chippettes.Theo and Simon was worried he won't make it on time again so Toby interfered.He took the mic while waiting for Alvin.HE went on stage and sang for the girl he loved at long last! He thought the loud applause was for him but apparently it was for Alvin and the chippettes who just arrived on stage.Their entrance was crafty as they came in via helicopter.It was random performance because they decide to sing together instead.They sang "We are family". Sorry Charice,you lose to the Chipmunks.ANd Dave made a surprise appearance even in his condition.Toby made a move to Julia by terribly asking for a shakehand but Julia hugged him instead.In the end,they won the $25,000.And they have been performing ever since.

Ian Hawke was taken away because for the second time because the scheduled Chippette concert at the Stapples center was cancelled.He was thrown into a bin inn after he was booed in a mascot.

Meanwhile,Alvin was again in trouble for inviting the chippettes to stay with them without asking Dave.

CHIPMUNKS 3: WITH THE CHIPPETTES

DAve decided to take them into a vacation but as usual,Alvin got everyone in trouble in the ship by playing a ballon dragging everyone to which they landed into a desserted Island.Dave bumped into Ian as a big bird mascot.The two accidentally also took off and fell near the island where the chipmunks are.During their stay,they met a woman who had been there for 10 years.She lied about being stuck there but turns out she's in search of a hidden treasure.Simon was bitten by an insect so he acted like drugged.He suddenly become a romantic Simone so Alvin has no choice but to act as the responsible one.They waited for a few days and as for Dave and Ian,they are on the same Island to.After a couple of days,Dave found them.They managed to escape through an improvised boat created by Alvin under an errupting volcano.

This is the only movie where the Chipmunks doesn't have any major concerts or musical plays.It was basically more of displaying the affectionate side of Dave that he will do everything for them.

Alvin realized how much troubled he had caused to which he's not even sure if dave still likes him.But well,after Simon got back to being himself again,alvin got back to being himself too.In fact,while boarding a plane home,Alvin messes with the captain.

REVIEWMusic wise,it was so unique.Performance wise,it's super entertaining! Story wise,I love the humor! All through out the story,I guess the main thing here is how tney are trying to portray the relationship of A father to his kids and how each kids differ from each other and as a parent,they shouldn't compare their kids tp each other and don't expect them to act like their other sibblings.As a father,when your patience is already on the edge,show them love.It was so cute to finally see the chippettes too.It was a good call that they promote being a family and helping each other.When Brittany was given the spotlight,it was too tempting but she choose her two sisters.Alvin on the other hand,tried to be on the spotlight but in the end,he came home super guilty and realized what matters is seeing his brothers happy.

Career wise,if you're all about just money and fame,they will stay away from you.But if you know how to care and do things with all your heart,It will definitely turn back to you.as brother Bo Sanches said in his book,the main Operating System of the world is what you planted.Because whatever you plant,you will harvest.If you planted greed,you will get it.But if you planted love,you will get love.Nice movie! Waiting for the next sequel!

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2/15/13

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"Even if you're all pretty thin,I know you have fat hearts" -Fat Amy

Plot Beca, a Barden freshman, has no desire to go to college, but is forced to attend by her father, a professor at the university. Wishing to instead move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music making, she takes up an internship at the school radio station, where she meets fellow freshman Jesse who intends to start to have a not-so-secret crush on Beca. When Beca's father finds out that Beca has not been attending classes, he offers to let Beca go to Los Angeles (which he will help pay for) if she joins a club and proves that she wants to be involved for the rest of the year. After some persuasion from Aubrey, the group leader, and Chloe, she joins the Bellas (an all girl acapella group), along with a group of other women who do not fit the Bellas' typical mold, including the Cynthia-Rose, the sexually driven Stacie Conrad, the awkwardly quiet Lilly Onakuramara, who speaks inaudibly, and Fat Amy. At practice, Aubrey's controlling nature gets on the nerves of the other girls, especially Beca. She is constantly critical and insists that they use the same set list the Bellas have been using for years, which clashes with Beca's original style. Meanwhile, Beca hangs out with Jesse, who has joined the Treblemakers, the Bellas' main rival. Aubrey warns the group not to have any sexual contact with the Treblemakers, or they're forced to leave the Bellas. Beca plays several of her own mixes of contemporary songs for him, and he compliments her for her talent. He then tries to get Beca to watch the ending of The Breakfast Club, one of his favorite movies, after Beca tells him she does not like movies and would rather go to a gynecologist or relive her parents divorce because they bore her and she never makes it to the ending. Despite their issues, the Bellas attend the regional acapella competition. In spite of their dis-tasteful set list, the group manages to place second at the regional acapella competition, which gives them the bid to semi-finals. On the way to semifinals, the group stops for gas where Fat Amy is hit with a burrito by Bumper, the leader of the Treblemakers, as they drive past in their own bus. After the other girls clean her up, they continue on to the venue but run out of gas since Fat Amy forgot to put any in the bus. They are then forced to call the Treblemakers to drive them to the venue, which then leads to some smack talk during the car ride there. At the semifinals, Beca notices how bored the audience is with Aubrey's traditional (but already used arrangement, so she provides impromptu back-up, La Roux's. The Bellas come in third in the competition behind the Treblemakers and the Footnotes. Even though the audience was pleased, Aubrey is not and she yells at Beca, who quits the group. The Bellas make it into the Nationals after the Footnotes are disqualified because their lead singer was discovered to be in high school, not college. The Bellas get back together after spring break, but Beca is not included. During this time, Beca begins working as a DJ at the university radio station, playing her music on the overnight shift, and also steadily distancing herself from Jesse. She finds a copy of "The Breakfast Club" and watches it. She realizes how much she needs the Bellas in her life. Her father convinces her to rejoin the Bellas, who she finds falling apart. The Bellas, complete once again, have a heart-to-heart and appoint Beca as the leader. During their heart-to-heart talk session, many secrets about the ladies are revealed, such as: -Fat Amy's real name is Fat Patricia -Beca's love for the girls friendship -Cynthia-Rose's gambling problem/sexuality confirmation They also decide to kick things up a notch with Beca's 21st-century mash-ups. At the National Competition, the Bellas sing a piece arranged by Beca. The Bellas win the competition and Beca and Jesse reunite with a kiss. Fast forward to 6 months later with new auditions, where it shows Jesse and Benji sitting at a desk in the auditions hall, followed by Beca and the Bellas, along with their Nationals trophy, preparing to select new members for their groups.

MY REFLECTION

I guess this is the era of Modern musical shows.Before,when I hear of musical shows I would think automatically of Broadway.I guess the movie industry these days is fully packed with talented,dynamic and very created people that they manage to combine movie and music together,thus producing an awesome result!

What I love about this movie is it has surpassed the usual musical drama and offered more than music.This is really a piece of art,precious and never gets boring!They even have the best acapella version of the most popular songs of today.The entertainment they brought is not only limited to the music but much more to the comedy they have pull together from the artists characters.It was so hilarious that at some point I can't stop smiling every time I remember those moments they pull on the show.Maybe I have little knowledge on this types of movies but when compared to "Glee" and "Bring it on" it is one of a kind I'm sure...

I was thinking why would this thing not much emphasize in Philippine Colleges considering a lot of Filipinos can really sing well.I mean you can only see aspiring singers through TV auditions.How about those who are shy and who can really perform only in groups? I have notice though in most movies that I watch that in the US,their youths are really upfront and proactive.There's no hint of reservations.They can tell what ever they want to say.Well,of course it has its downside but I guess it is one thing that is missing in our country.

I also wonder what was the director thinking when they decide to cast people of different races and physical get up.There's a weird Asian.A black lesbian.A fat Amy.And of course the cheerleader type ladies plus a Korean roomate which made me really wonder why would they always type Asians as weirdo or something.Anyways,it was so weird in some ways but it was very entertaining!

random reviews from rotten tomato

"Mostly works because the characters are engaging and the musical performances well-chosen and well-done"

"Luckily, the good outweighs the bad in this bright 'n' breezy comedy about competitive acappella singing groups"

LES MISERABLES

with Adesty Dulawan at Sm Manila1/18/13

PLOTThe story started with a man named ValJean (Hugh Jackman) released from slavery after 19 years of slavery service.With no where to go,a kind Bishop gave him food and shelter for the night but instead he stole his silver cups and fled.The guards caught him but he profess it was given to him as a gift.They took him back the the BISHOP but instead of accusing him, the BISHOP saved from trouble.This kindness changed him and he lived under a new identity.Javert vowed to search him and bring him back to prison. After 8 years,Valjean owned a factory and became a mayor who employed Fantine (Anne Hathaway) who was later discovered by one of his forman to be sending money to support her illegitimate child.She was kicked out so she was forced to work as a prostitute so she can still continue supporting her daughter.She was arrested by Javert for attacking an abusive man only to be saved by ValJean and had her hospitalized.Later,a man who was belived to be him was arrested.Unable to accept that an innocent man was condemed because of him,he revealed himself in public.Before he escaped,he promised a dying Fantine that he will search her daughter Corsette and take care of her like his own child.After his escape,he found Corsette and paid the Thenardiers so they will give her to him.Corsette lived with her cousine Eponine.At that time,she was treated as their child slave.She doesn't have much.She doesn't even eat regularly.She doesn't have even a real doll or any fancy clothes because the money being sent by her mother was corrupted by the Thenardiers. Valjean and Corsette lived in a shadowed life in a convent until she grew up as a lovely woman just like her mother.At some point,she was asking about her mother or something abut his past but he refused to talk about it.Perhaps the pain is too much to remember. After 9 years,the only goverment official who is sympathethic to the poor Jean Maximillian is nearing death so a group of students led by Marius,Pontmercy and Enjores planned a revolution.While on the streets,Marius got a random glimpse of Corsette and instantly fell in love with her.Desparate to find where she lives,Marius asked Eponine's helped and was able to find her.The two profess their love for each other.Eponine lamenting over her unrequited love towards Marius fatally joined the revolution where she was shot after the major attack. Javert entered the compound of the revolutioners pretending he was one of them but after the child recognized him,he was taken as a prisoner.Valjean on the other hand who intercepted Marius letter to Corsette went to the barricade to protect Marius.He managed to escape carrying the boy's body through the sewer.He was stopped by Javert who threatened to shoot him if he don't surrender.But remembering the earlier encounter on the barricade which he was freed from being a captive,unable to decide between his moral and civil duties,he choose suicide. After Marius recovered,he mourned of the death of all his friends for he was the only one alive.(Thanks to Valjean) Corsette comforted him and promised him never to leave him.Valjean realized that he can entrust Corsette to Marius and that it's about time to leave them alone because his presence endangers both of them.He revealed who he was asking Marius to promise him never to tell Corsette. The Thenardiers crash the wedding reception.Marius recognized them but they profess that they saw Valjean on the sewer carrying a boy he killed.As a proof,he ahd shown the ring he took from the boys body to Marius.To his surprise,it was his ring and he found out that the man who saved him was Valjean.Being told where he went,Marius and Corsette went to find him on the convent.As he sits dying on the convent,the spirit of Fantine appeared to him taking him to heaven along with the others who already departed.Corsette and Marius bid farewell as Valjean handed Corsette his confession of his past life and he joined Fantine. And it ended with the joyous song along with the others who gladly died for their country. HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS MOVIE THE MUSICALIt was really my first time to watch Les Miserables in musical and I was like a 3 year old child so amazed of everything!At some point,they were being compared to the play in broadway but I don't think that's not fair as this was a film and not a broadway musical.I was surprise of Russell Crowe the most as I never expected his voice to be that deep husky and had a touch of country.My favorite part was the song he sang before he committed suicide.I love the song "Do you hear the people sing" the most as it set me to lighter celebrating mood after watching such heavy emotional film.I also enjoyed the funny songs of the Thenadiers as they were the balancer of the film.Despite the heart breaking mood,atleast in the midst of the film,they set the mood in such a light crazy way.I don't know much about music and how it works in movies but I consider it such a piece of art work to be able to produce a film that has a length of almost 3 hrs all in lyrical form! I can't imagine how many songs there is as it was really a long one but never gets boring.Listening to the melodies be either a choir or an individual is really powerful.Even a simple word when sang gives such a powerful meaning and influence to those who were listening to it.It was really a treat and I guess,I'm starting to love such types of movies.Or maybe,I'm ready for broadway shows! THE CHARACTERSBefore the release of the movie,the characters preparation had been a major buzz.Everyone was talking about Anne Hathaway's loosing weight over 2 weeks and how she really looks so skinny just to meet the character of Fantine that she'll be playing.It was kinda dangerous thing to play with but she knew Les Miserable was a legend,hence she should give her best.She's got a short role but it was an epic one.No wonder she earned a Golden Globe nomination! Hugh Jackman who also went for weight lost (how I wish I can be like them who can loose lots of pounds in just a week without getting sick) In fact,at the beggining of the show I didn't quite recognized him.The prisoner that was released was unrecognizable.His face was like that twice his age and it was not until on the middle part of the movie that I realized he was the same man,the prisoner being released on the onset of the play.My initial reaction was OMG!That was freaking impressive! Just like what I said,I was quite surprise to see Russel Crowe joining.I'm use to his films as any versatile actor in Holliwood do but not on this musical show.I was really surprised and It was a HATE-LOVE that I feel towards his character.I hate his character as an uptight heartless Javert but I love his vulnerable moments when he has to choose between his job as an officer or him being a human. I don't know much about the other characters but they were like a piece of the puzzle.They were a piece of each other that when put together -is beautiful.I love Amanda Seyfried's beautiful appearance as grown Corsette.She got to sing only a little but her voice reminds me of her role in MAma Mia with Meryll Streep.I also love the role of Eponine,the woman with unrequited love.I guess it's true,when you love some one you don't curse them.Instead you do everything for them and Eponine's character is a reminder of genuine sacrificial love.It's painful I know.It's painful watching her in the rain singing "A heart full of love".It pained me that the child once loved by her parents grew up dying in the hands of the man she loved but never saw her the same way.It was one of the top Miserable thing in the script.I know,years of toil can be as painful same as hunger and fear but to be unloved? I think the world is not even enough to contain such agony of the heart. SETTINGWe were kinda guessing where the movie was filmed.Is it France or England?I don't know as I haven't read it yet online.But watching it gave me the feeling that half of it was shot in UK and the other in France.I don't know.It's just a guess.No wonder it won Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards this year! Everything was done beautifully and magically! Adesty and I keep wondering where could they have possibly took those beautiful shots.One of this place I love the most is the huge elephant on the plaza where the street kids use as their safe haven.Perhaps,that was already their home.As I saw it,I smile for it reminds me of my childhood days.I'm not usually that comfortable talking about my child hood days for I don't have much happy memories but for some reason watching those kids on the top of that gigantic elephant statue made me missed my childhood days.I mean we don't have a huge elephant in my home town.Most of all,our home town is not that develop to modern civilization like that of this movie but we are use to climbing trees or old buildings or caves or whatever.It reminds me that despite the poverty we have experienced,there's actually something fun about my childhood.Like when we spent hours and hours catching million fish on the canal.Like having to improvished a sticky gum like thing so we can use to catch dragonflies or any other unfortunate bugs we intend on playing with.It reminds me of the moments we cook our food in a sardines can because I ran away from home.Or the moments we have to invade the forest in search of wild fruits to feed our growling stomach.Was it miserable? It may not be during my childhood days as I never realized I am poor because I consider those moments of my life as a heavenly thing.I just know I exist in this world and this must be the life also that other kids have outside my home town.I was not exposed to civilization that time.I rarely watched movies (if I do,it's more of Van Dame,Bruce Lee and Rambo) I do read lots of stories.I actually grew with those fantasies I read such as Alibaba and the 4o thieves,Jack and the Bean Stalk.A lot really that I can't really rememeber now (I know,I'm old now) unless I read them again. Well,why the hell did I went there...Anyway,the setting was really epic! Must have taken much time to edit,re-shoot and all.At this point,I'm more of hats of to the crew behind the film than those that are in front.The director,the photographers.The researchers,the editors.It was my fantasy to be part of the crew of a movie production.More of a researcher! THE STORYI was like WHY IS IT SO MISERABLE! And a little voice in my head replied that's why it's called LE MISERABLES! I was like,what has transpired during the time of Victor Hugo that made him wrote this? What kind of Person was Victor HUGO aside from being a writter? Was he a leader during his time? A revolutionalist? Or was he a common man who has a huge heart for the poor?What does he wanted to imply.I read from a book that every thing has got it's own story.Before a book was written.Before a frame was on display.So I'm wondering what made VICTOR HUGO wrote this? What transpired between his time until today? I personally think that there's something really important and distinguished in this story that had reached us until today.The misery I guess is one thing that is present in every generation be it slavery or poverty.I somehow think these two existed from the time being until today.Another thing is of course the POWER OF LOVE.Love in different forms.It's not about eros but it also fathoms a fathers love towards a daughter.A mans love towards his country.A mans love towards a stranger.Love in all forms. Valjean doesn't have any blood relations to Fantine but he offered to help her by finding her daughter and raised her as his own.Corsette trusted a stranger and called her father because she was treated with love unconditionally.Eponine's love towards Marius was unrequited yet still,she chose to give her love to him wholeheartedly.Javert,the heartless officer yet in the end,chose his moral duties over his civil duties out of love towards Valjean.Marius who fell in love at first sight to Corsette and vice versa.Most of all,Fantine who can do anything just for her daughter. SENSE OF HUMOR Despite the heavy drama and all,the Thenardier's was there for a greater purpose-to make us laugh and smile.It was an ice breaker really.It was so uncool morally speaking but it was hilarious in general.How their family make a living.Wasn't it painful yet hilarious how people really tried their best to exist ? I think in situations like this,it makes someone to be more productive and more artistic though I don't suggest something like that in real life because we'll get in trouble don't we. After the movie ended,it was strange but hilarious how the crowd were clapping there hands as if they were watching a live show.Then I heard some murmurs on the comfort room saying it was really a superb that the audience can't help but cheer at the end of the show without realizing it's a movie! REFLECTIONAfter watching that movie,I feel emotionally tired but amazingly in high spirits.Okay,the story was obviously about Miserable lives but it left a huge impact on me specially on LOVE .The love of FANTINE for her little girl Corsette and the unquestionable love of a stranger towards her daughter.They have been through hellish life and yet Valjean treated her like she was his own and that his life was centered towards protecting her.And when the day came that he finally found a man she can entrust his adopted daughter he finally thought it's time for him to let go too! That being said,I honestly feel like they have justified that one should never loose HOPE in life.Because that's the only thing we can hold on to when we are in deep shit.When things become miserable one after the other.Always remember,there's always something to look forward,we just have to know where to look.Because when everything around us is dark and gray,we have to make a hole to let a bit of sunshine enter,just a ray of light is a big thing to hope for.It reminds me of the movie COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO.A man put in a dungeon for years and the only thing he hoped for is to see just a ray of light and it is what kept him alive for the longest time. Well,much has been said but so far I like this versions much more as compared to the one I watched with UMA THURMAN as Fantine.The other one felt like it was short because the ending is unrefined but this one gave each viewer a closure that Corsette was in good hands and that Valjean finally has to stop running and hiding. As for me,I would never see this movie as a symbol of Misery but I will always remember this movie of LOVE and HOPEFULNESS in life.

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Ariel: Do you wanna kiss me? Ren: Someday. Ariel: [Gets in Rens car] Whats this "someday" shit? Ren: Well, its just I get the feeling you've been kissed a lot, and Im afraid Id suffer by comparison.

" If we don't trust our children,how would they know that they are trustworthy. -Reverend's opening preaching

Sir,I'm here to ask your permission to take your daughter to a dance.But if you won't allow,I won't insist because I know you're doing your thing as a father" - Ken

REVEREND VS KEN (ON DEBATE )

If our Lord wasn't testing us, how would you account for the proliferation, these days, of this obscene rock and roll music, with its gospel of easy sexuality and relaxed morality?

Reverend Shaw Moore: Even if this was not a law, which it is, I'm afraid I would have a lot of difficulty endorsing an enterprise which is as fraught with genuine peril as I believe this one to be. Besides the liquor and the drugs which always seem to accompany such an event the thing that distresses me even more, Ren, is the spiritual corruption that can be involved. These dances and this kind of music can be destructive, and, uh, Ren, I'm afraid you're going to find most of the people in our community are gonna agree with me on this.

Ren: [addressing the town council, reading from his notes in the Bible] "From the oldest of times, people danced for a number of reasons. They danced in prayer... or so that their crops would be plentiful... or so their hunt would be good. And they danced to stay physically fit... and show their community spirit. And they danced to celebrate." And that is the dancing were talking about. Arent we told in Psalm 149 "Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song. Let them praise His name in the dance"? And it was King David - King David, who we read about in Samuel - and what did David do? What did David do? [paging frantically through Bible] What *did* David do? [audience laughs] "David danced before the Lord with all his might... leaping and dancing before the Lord." [smacks table in front of Reverend Moore] *Leaping* and *dancing*. [stands up straight] Ecclesiastes assures us... that there is a time for every purpose under heaven. A time to laugh... and a time to weep. A time to mourn... and there is a time to dance. And there was a time for this law, but not anymore. See, this is our time to dance. It is our way of celebrating life. Its the way it was in the beginning. Its the way its always been. Its the way it should be now.

REFLECTION

Love,fellowship,respect,family issues and challenges,social challenges such as peer pressure.What else does this movie didn't tackle? Life being a teenAger? Ask these teenagers, Aria and Ken who had experienced all those and yet in the end,they choose to be postive about life despite their unpleasant painful past.

I have so much reason to love this movie.I love the soundtrack.It's pure country and there's no denying I adore country music so much.I never thought country music can create such amazing combination of such artistic beautifully executed dance steps .I love the flow of the story.It's not like those typical teener movie who's theme is more on sex and how many people they slept with.It's about being responsible in what we do as it always affects others.Everywhere we go and whatever we do,we are not just representing our selves but a whole bunch of people.It start with our family,our community,our country,our race,etc...etc...So this movie was like a secret message to everyone of different ages,to dream big and to do what we always wanted but be responsible in our actions always.

I also love the dancing productions. It was so relaxing and way cool.Actually it to enroll in a dancing class.I mean that's my worst frustration ever since so I thought maybe its really fun to try.I felt like its a very good way of spending time to burn calories and same time would be my stress reliever.I have this feeling that dancing is way more cooler and relaxing!

What else? I love the little girls in the movie.They were just so cute and lovely and talented specially when they did a dance to teach Ken's friend.I can't help but smile and feel so much entertained by just their little cute smiles and giggles.

I also love the part when ken read passages from the Bible to prove his point to the reverend that dancing is not evil.In fact,it is a very valid way to express our deepest praise to God.It just depends on your motive of dancing and the choices of songs.I totaly agree of course.Yes,King David dance his heart out on the streets praising God making his wife so much disgusted in him.

well,we all have our unique ways in expressing our praises to God.Some would compose songs,some would sing,some would give encouraging testimonies and fo the likes of me,I write a lot.I express them through writting imagining I'm talking directly to God.So we don't have the right to question others for we are all unique in our own ways.We praise God in different ways and as for Ken,dancing is an expression.It's not evil by nature or violent as the Reverend termed it.It's just that it depends on the music we choose and the life we wanted to be.We should be responsible with our own actions so we can live life harmoniously.

I also love how the story was executed.It went smoothly.They had a good choice for the stars because obviously,Hough and Wormald has spark on screen. It was all natural.What's more appealing is they ended the story with a very good challenge .To make your own stand by choosing the right thing.I mean you don't have to totally separate yourself from a crowd.It doesn't mean that you have to be a total social dork but still to enjoy.It just needs that you have to choose your place appropriately.

To a parent like the reverend,how can he commit himself to protect his people from spiritual bankrupcy but he can't even impose it on his own home,to his very own daughter.In the end,it took some young guy like Ken to help him realize what he's been missing his whole life.To trust her little girl to live the life she wanted and pray that she'll be making the right choices.

But what can you say to a teener like Ken who stood up for his rights and challenged Bomont's law of banning dancing just because of an unfortunate event ? A teener who treated any girl with such respect just like he did to his mother.His mother who had been his wall for all those years.His mom who did all the hugs and kisses and yet the same woman who has crushed his heart.The same woman who suffered enough before his very eyes.But it never made him bitter.Everytime he felt too sad,angry or even happy he got a unique expression of his feelings.Dancing was always his outlet.Even in doing the right thing,still he's st.ill the bad kid.The bad influence.And usually,these were just judgements came from people who never knew anything about Him.From people who don't take time to listen to him.But what's amazing about Him is he was such a gentleman,a disciplined young man who was greatful that people never left him after her mom died.

That's what exactly Max Lucado was saying in his book when he said,we can't give love if we don't experience love.Seems Ken had received so much and that her mom has taught him atleast to be a gentleman and that's what he did most of the time.He gave respect.HE express himself in a proper way.He didn't just impose what he just wanted but he did asked for dancing to be allowed again for the sake of everbody.He strongly believed that banning dancing is not the solution to protect the kids in Bomont.it jsut means,they are taking away every kids freedom to be free and be crazy on their own little ways.

As for Aria,she found her own outlet.As a reverends' daughter,the pressure might be too much so she acted the othe way around.She gave her self to a man who treated her as his trophy during his car races and never saw her as a woman to be respected.but since she's in total rebellion,she did all the disgusting thing a reverend father could expect from his own daughter.she gave herself to her boyfriend who wants noting but sex and pleasure from her.But due to common interest on dancing,she befriended Ken,the man who respected her as a woman and bring her morals back.Together,they bring dancing back to Bomont.

In the end,good people happens to those who deserves and lessons learned to those who learned from their experiences.And those who knew their right and who believe that they can make a difference,they can.

This is not about just dancing but it is expressing your passion and doing the best thing you think you can do as long as it doesn't hurt anybody,just do what is right and everything good will soon to follow.====================my orignal draft" If we don't trust our children,how would they know that they are trustworthy. -Reverend's opening preaching Sir,I'm here to ask your permission to take your daughter to a dance.But if you won't allow,I won't insist because I know you're doing your thing as a father" - Ken Mccomack Love,fellowship,respect,familyissues and challenges,social challenges such as peer pressure.What else does this movie didn't tackle? Life being a teener? Ask these teenagers, Aria and Ken who had experienced all those and yet in the end,they created a difference from their past pains. I have so much reason to love this movie.I love the sundtrack,it's pure country.Inever thought coutry music can actually be a good source for fast dancing like hiphop.I love the flow of the story.It's not like those typical teeners movie who's theme is more on sex and how many people they slept with.I also love the dancing productions I'm at this point more challenge to enroll in a dancing class.I mean that's my worst frustration.But the thought that I can actually dance is so overwhelming.I felt like its a very good way of spending time to burn calories and same time serves as stress reliever.It's more relaxing because you feel and enjoy what you are doing. What else? I love the little girls in the movie.They were just so cute and lovely and talented specially when they did a dance to teach Ken's friend.I can't resists but smile and feel so much entertained by just their little cute smiles and giggles. I also love the part when ken read passages from the Bible to rove the reverend that dancing is not evil.In fact,it is a very valid way to express our deepest praise to God.It just depends on your

motive of dancing and the choices of songs.I totaly agree of course.Yes,King David dance his heart out on the streets praising God making his wife so much disgusted in him. well,we all have our unique ways in expressing our praises to God.Some would compose songs,some would sing,some would give encouraging testimonies and fo the likes of me,I write a lot.I express them through writting imagining I'm talking directly to God.So we don't have the right to uestion others for we are all unique in our own ways.We praise God in different ways and as for Ken,dancing is an expression.t's not evil by nature or violent as the Reverend termed it.It's just that we should be responsible with our own actions so we live life harmoniously. I also love how the story was executed.It went smoothly.They had a good choice for the stars because obviously,Hn and Wormald has this spak on screen. It was all natural.What's more appealing is they ended the story with a very good challenge to youths.To make your own stand by choosing the right thing.I mean you don't have to totally separate yourself from a crowd.It doesn't mean that you have to be a total social dork but still to enjoy.It just needs that you have to choose your place appropriately. To a parent like the reverend,how can he commit himself to protect his people from spiritual bankrupcy but he can't even impose it on his own home,to his very own daughter.In the end,it took some young guy like Ken to hep him realize what he's been missing his whole life.To trust her little girl to live the life she wanted and pray that she'll be making the right choices. But what can you say to a teener like Ken who stood up for his rights and challenge that state's law of banning dancing just because of an unfortunate event in their family? A teener who treated any girl with such respect just like he did to his mother.His mother who had been his wall for all those years.His mom who did all the hugs and kisses and yet the same woman who has crushed his heart.The same woman who suffered enough before his very eyes.But it never made him bitter.Everytime he felt too sad,angry or even happy he got a unique expression of his feelings.He made dancing as his outlet.Even in doing the right thing,still he was being seen as the bad kid.The bad influence.And usually,these were just judgements came from people who never knew anything about Him.From people who don't take time to listen to him.But what's amazing about Him is he was such a gentleman,a disciplined young man who was greatful that people never left him after her mom died.

That's what exactly Max Lucado was saying in his book when he said,we can't give love if we don't experience love.Seems Ken had received so much and that her mom has taught him atleast to be a gentleman and that's what he did most of the time.He gave respect.HE express himself in a proper way.He didn't just impose what he just wanted but he did asked for dancing to be allowed again for the sake of everbody.He strongly believed that banning dancing is not the solution to protect the kids in Bomont.it jsut means,they are taking away every kids freedom to be free and be crazy on their own little ways. As for Aria,she found her own outlet.As a reverends' daughter,the pressure might be too much so she acted the othe way around.She gave her self to a man who treated her as his trophy during his car races and never saw her as a woman to be respected.but since she's in total rebellion,she did all the disgusting thing a reverend father could expect from his own daughter.she gave herself to her boyfriend who wants noting but sex and pleasure from her.But due to common interest on dancing,she became friend with Ken,the man who respected her as a woman and bring her morals back.Together,they bring dancing back to Bomont. In the end,good people happens to those who deserves and lessons learned to those who lerned from their experiences.And those who knew their right and who believe that they can make a difference,they can. This is not about just dancing but it is expressing your passion and doing the best thing you think you can do as long as it doesn't hurt anybody,just do what is right and everything good will soon to follow.

Plot

After a long night of partying, Bobby Moore and four of his friends drive over a bridge and crash into a truck. His father, Shaw Moore (Dennis Quaid), the reverend of the church of the small Southern United States town of Bomont, Georgia; persuades the city council to pass several paternalistic laws, including a ban on all unsupervised dancing within the city limits.

Three years later, Ren McCormack (Kenny Wormald), a teenager raised in Boston, moves to Bomont to live with his uncle, aunt, and cousins after his mother's painful death from leukemia. Soon after arriving, Ren makes friends with Willard Hewitt (Miles Teller), a fellow senior at Bomont High, and from him learns about the ban on dancing.

He soon begins to be attracted to Moore's rebellious daughter Ariel (Julianne Hough), who is dating dirt-track driver Chuck Cranston (Patrick Flueger). After an insult from Chuck, Ren ends up in a game involving buses, and despite his inability to drive a bus, he wins. Reverend Moore mistrusts Ren, forbidding Ariel to see him ever again. Ren and his classmates want to do away with the law and have a senior prom. After a while Ariel begins to fall for Ren and breaks up with Chuck telling him she's sick of him treating her like dirt and he beats her up. Moore initially wants Ren arrested, but Ariel tells him that he can't blame everything on Ren just like he did with Bobby, who died in the car crash. She then reveals that she is no longer a virgin which prompts her dad to slap her across the face. Moore's wife, Vi, is supportive of the movement to allow dancing. She explains to Moore he cannot be everyone's father, and that he is hardly being a good father to Ariel. She also says that dancing and music are not the problem.

Ren goes before the city council and reads several Bible verses, given to him by Ariel, that describe how in ancient times people would dance to rejoice, exercise, celebrate, and/or worship. Ren also teaches Willard how to dance. The city council votes against him. Undaunted, Ren convinces the owner of the cotton mill where he works to let them have a prom there; the mill is just outside the Bomont city limits. Ren goes to see Moore, knowing that Moore still has enough influence to pressure the parents not to let their teenagers come. Ren tells Moore that even though they denied the motion to dismiss the law, they cannot stop the teenagers from having the dance. He then asks him respectfully if he can take Ariel.

On Sunday, Shaw asks his congregation to pray for the high school students putting on the prom. Not long after Ren and Ariel arrive at the prom, Chuck and several of his friends ride up, intent on beating up Ren. However, Ren and Willard fend them off along with Rusty and Ariel's help. Ren then flings some confetti into a shredding machine and yells, "Let's dance!" The movie ends with everyone dancing in the barn to the song from the opening credits, Footloose.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SENIOR YEAR

1/14/2012

Team captain Troy (Zac Efron) rallies the team's spirit ("Now or Never") and, thanks to new transfer Jimmie "The Rocket" Zara (Matt Prokop), the Wildcats win the championship game which is the last one for the seniors on the squad at East High. Later, at Troy's after-match party at his house, Troy and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) are seen thinking about their future and wishing that their last few months at East High would not end ("Right Here, Right Now").

Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) meets Tiara Gold (Jemma McKenzie-Brown), a British exchange student whom she hires to be her personal assistant. When drama teacher Ms. Darbus (Alyson Reed) notices that there were so few sign-ups for the spring musical, Sharpay suggests she could do a one-woman show. This alarms Kelsi (Olesya Rulin), who is writing the show, so she immediately signs up everyone in their homeroom for it instead. This results in Ms. Darbus announcing they will create a play about their final days at East High, called Senior Year. In addition, she reveals that Sharpay, Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), Kelsi, and Troy have all been considered for a scholarship at Juilliard School, but only one of them is to be chosen. Troy is confused, because he did not apply to Juilliard. Seeing his friends laughing, he believes they gave his name to Juilliard. Sharpay becomes desperate to win the scholarship, and knowing that Kelsi will give the best songs to Troy and Gabriella in the musical, she gets Ryan to try to persuade Kelsi to give them a song, by predicting her (and Ryan's) future ("I Want It All").

The next day, Troy asks Gabriella to the dance while on the rooftop (seen previously in the first film as The Garden Club, a place where Troy goes seeking some quiet). She then teaches him how to waltz ("Can I Have This Dance?"). Chad then asks Taylor to go to prom with him with a cheesey pick-up line. She initially refuses, but later agrees when Chad proves he can put in some effort and asks again in front of everyone in the school. The group rehearses for the musical, a scene about their prom night ("A Night to Remember"). The next day, Ryan walks in on Kelsi composing in the music room and they start to sing ("Just Wanna Be with You") which leads to Ryan asking Kelsi to prom. While Troy and Chad reminisce about their past ("The Boys Are Back"), Sharpay and Tiara discover that Gabriella has a chance to go to college early to Stanford and Sharpay convinces Troy that he is the only thing keeping Gabriella from her dream. Troy talks to Gabriella about this and after sharing an awkward goodnight, Gabriella sings ("Walk Away") and leaves for college the next day.

Troy's dad, Jack (Bart Johnson), talks to him about his academic future, which he expects will be in the University of Albuquerque. This assumption makes Troy become angry and confused, and he runs away, storming around East High bewildered until he finally screams at the top of his lungs in the theater ("Scream"). Ms. Darbus is secretly watching and reveals that she sent in his application for Juilliard. Troy later gets a call from Gabriella saying that although she loves him, she will not return to Albuquerque. However, on the day of the prom, Troy visits Gabriella at Stanford University and convinces her to return and they kiss sweetly together during the lunch break (Can I Have This Dance? (Reprise)"). Back at East High, Sharpay is prepared for the last musical at East High and Troy's fellow basketball player Jimmie receives a text from Troy to tell him to cover for him onstage because he is going to be late. The Juilliard representatives are there, and watch as the show seems to go well.

Kelsi and Ryan start out the show followed by a couple other numbers; Jimmie then performs with Sharpay and embarrasses her, although the audience applauds the performance. Troy and Gabriella appear during the second half of the show and sing their duet together. Tiara then betrays Sharpay and tells her how she is going to take over next year in the drama department. Sharpay finally learns how it feels to be manipulated and humiliated, but nevertheless does not wish to go down. While Tiara performs, Sharpay immediately crashes her performance and upstages her ("Senior Year Spring Musical"). At the end of the musical, Ms. Darbus reveals that both Kelsi and Ryan have won the Juilliard scholarship and tells about everyone's future plans, in which Troy reveals he's chosen Berkeley so he can be close to Gabriella where he can play both basketball and perform in theatre ("We're All in This Together (Graduation Mix)") .

At the graduation ceremony, Troy gives the class speech. Throwing their caps in the air, the graduates form a giant wildcat before breaking out into song and dance to the tune of "High School Musical". As the film ends, the cast runs across the field, the curtain falls, and they appear on the East High stage. They do their famous High School Musical jump with a close up of the six in order before bowing when the curtain falls.

I love their chemistry and I'm just one big admirer of how lovely their voice are.

My interest in watching High School musical started when I was at Ehm's and her nephew played it for me.I love the musical the first time I heard it so i asked Mark to download it for me.

After watching this movie,I can't help but feel emotional.I didn't have any time in high school days to enjoy.It reminds me of friends gone to different places ,those who were married and some had been succesful in their careers.The best part of it is when the graduates were got their diplomas because that is the highlight of my highschool life.I believe there's no sweeter feeling than standing on stage infront of crowds congratulating you for years of endurance and persistence.It's as if they were shouting,you made it!

Everyone has their unique mark in H.S.To some,it's about friendship,love,dreams,family and service.There might be some who are either scared or overwhelmed in going to college but look at now,we were brought to different places.AS for me,I'm just on the run.Still chasing something.CHasing and trying to search which place where I can fit in.

High School musical is one of a kind.An inspiring movies to talented youths.Instead of wasting time partying and drinking why not try to involve themselves into school activites.That's one thing I regret I never did during high school days.I mean my life is a routine between work and school.

Live like a high schooler and enjoy those crazy moments coz those things past life once in our lives and never pass the same way again so make every moment worhtwhile.

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